Running BackReturning:McDowell Sr, Howard Jr, Brooks So
Lost:Ellington
Commitment:Dye, Gallman
Targets:None
Notes:Ellington is a big loss but McDowell had a good year. Howard has shown some signs. Brooks has a big upside. Both Gallman and Dye will have a chance to play. The 2014 commitments of Cook and Oglesby are future four-star prospects and top 250 according to rivals.com.

Wide ReceiverReturning:Hopkins Sr, Watkins Jr, Bryant Jr, Peake Jr, Humphries Jr, Hopper Fr
Lost:Brown
Commitment:Robinson, Williams, Jenkins
Targets:Marquez North
Notes:I am not sure Hopkins returns but this group is still deep and talented. Watkins will look to rebound in 2013. Bryant, Peake and Humphries are ready for more responsibility. Hopper is the next star. The incoming class of Robinson, Williams and Jenkins are as good as any in America. North is rated number two in the country according to rivals.com.

Defensive EndReturning:Crawford Jr, Beasley Jr, Barnes Jr, Dodd So, Aiken Fr
Lost:Goodman
Commitment:Lawson, Rogers
Targets:Carl Lawson, Ebenezer Ogundeko, Rober Nkemdiche
Notes:Goodman is gone but Crawford and Beasley return. Dodd showed promise as a true freshman. The staff likes Aiken's potential. Shaq LawsonShaq Lawson Defensive End#90 6-4, 240Central, SCView Full Profile is a big pick up. If they can add one more pass rusher in the three targets this would be a great class.

Defensive TackleReturning:Jarrett Jr, Watson Jr, Williams Jr, Thomas Jr, Reader So, Watkins So, Byers So
Lost:None
Commitment:Pagano
Targets:Montravius Adams
Notes:All seven tackles return. Jarrett had a very good year in 2012. Watson and Williams were solid as well. Reader and Watkins are special. Pagano fits right in to the talent pool here. Adams would be the best the Tigers have signed in years.

LinebackerReturning:Christian Sr, Shuey Sr, Anthony Jr, Steward Jr, Townsend Jr, Parker Jr, Jones So, Goodson So, Burrell Fr
Lost:Willard, Wright
Commitment:O'Daniel, Boulware
Targets:None
Notes:The Tigers will miss Willard. Shuey helped when he was inserted into the lineup. Anthony may be more comfortable outside. Steward looks to get healthy. Parker is healthy. Jones may be the best of the bunch. He could be a three year starter. The staff thinks highly of both commitments.

SafetyReturning:Smith Jr, Blanks So, Geohagen Fr
Lost:Hall, Meeks
Commitment:Kearse, Tankersly
Targets:None
Notes:Hall and Meeks are gone but that is not a bad thing. I think Blanks moves to safety full time and starts. Look for Kearse to get a long look at the other spot. Dylan Sumner-Gardner is a special looking commitment for 2014.

CornerbackReturning:Robinson Sr, Breeland Jr, Jenkins Jr, Peters Jr, Davis So
Lost:Brewer
Commitment:Johnson
Targets:Mackensie Alexander, David Kamara, Adrian Baker, Korrin Wiggins
Notes:Brewer is gone. The Tigers return Robinson, Breeland, Jenkins, Peters and Davis but improvement is needed here. Another commitment or two would go a long way to improving this unit which is still the biggest concern heading into 2014.

SpecialistsReturning:Catanzaro Sr, Pinion So, Lakip So
Lost:Benton
Commitment:None
Targets:None
Notes:Benton is gone. Catanzaro returns after two great seasons. Pinion should get a chance to handle the punting and kick off duties.

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